For today's #SchoolSiteHighlight we are going to Hollyvale. At Hollyvale Innovation Academy, every student and staff member belongs to one of four groups called Nests. These Nests are like teams where everyone participates and feels connected. Nests provide a sense of belonging, foster friendships, and promote positive school culture. They encourage students to develop character traits like resilience, innovation, support, and equity. Students earn points for their Nest by demonstrating positive behaviors and academic success. The Nest with the most points each week is recognized and celebrated. Nests meet regularly for activities, learning, and building community. Nests create a strong sense of belonging and support. Students develop positive character traits through the reward system. Healthy competition encourages teamwork and effort.
A BIG congratulations to our August HUSD Students of the Month! The winner for elementary school was Hollyvale's Violet Morris, and secondary was Oak Hill High School's Jayden Bell. For more info please visit: hesperiausd.org/page/student-of-the-month
Today's #SchoolSiteHighlight is at Ranchero Middle School. Their new mini cheer club, led by the incredible Ms. Long and Ms. De La Houssaye, put on an amazing performance for their staff! These talented students stole the show with their energy, enthusiasm, and incredible skills.
#SchoolSiteHighlight We were also at Juniper Elementary yesterday for their Patriot day event. Students and staff wore red, white and blue and created some awesome works of art honoring the holiday. Love to see students and staff coming together like this #OurJuniper
#SchoolSiteHighlight Yesterday was Topaz's annual Pancakes with Patriots event. As always, it was a huge success with a free breakfast for veterans and first responders, a symbolic missing table, student choir singing performances, and a flag ceremony from OHHS JROTC. Topaz Tiger students and staff organized and ran the entire event. Great job Tigers! And a heartfelt thank-you to our veterans and first responders!
#SchoolSiteHighlight Another example of the amazing Patriot Day events at HUSD schools, this time at Cypress School of the Arts! The Cypress Cyclones also wore their best red, white, and blue clothing and created amazing arts and crafts to celebrate the day. The American Flag hearts were an especially awesome touch! Great job Cyclones!
#SchoolSiteHighlight Today we are at Mesquite Trails Elementary for Patriot Day. Mesquite staff and students celebrated by wearing red, white, and blue, singing patriotic songs, and drawing pictures commemorating the holiday. These soaring Eagles are just one example of the many Patriots Day events throughout the district. This post, event, and holiday honors the lives lost and the patriotic unity that carries us forward!
HUSD has been monitoring EPA and AQMD air quality data. Currently, with air quality in the moderate range, the District plans to remain open Wed 9/11/24 with modified schedules to limit time outdoors. If air quality changes to make school closure a necessity the District will make further announcements. We urge families to consider their individual needs when deciding to send their children to school. Again, our deepest thanks to the firefighters who continue to work to keep us safe.
All after school outdoor extracurricular activities have either been moved indoors or cancelled for today. The district will continue to monitor the situation and announce any other future schedule changes.
A BIG congratulations to our August HUSD Athletes of the Month! The winner for middle school was Hesperia Jr. High's Genesis Franco and high school was Oak Hill High's Karson Cox. For more info please visit: hesperiausd.org/page/student-athlete-of-the-month
Tomorrow, Wednesday 9/11/24 is Patriot Day. All schools will be open and most HUSD schools are honoring the day in various ways. Contact your school to learn more about their Patriot Day activities. HUSD would like to take this moment to remember the loss, honor our heroes and promote the patriotic unity that the holiday represents.
Last week at Sultana High School we had Veronica Rousseau and Jessica Soto from Desert Mountain SELPA come conduct a professional training for our high school ECE students. The students learned about effective classroom strategies for circle time and how conscious discipline ties into everything we do in the ECE classroom. The students had fun interacting and learning with our presenters.
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will be hosting a Vaccination event on: Friday, September 13 from 2 pm-5 pm at the Hesperia Unified School District. For more info see: https://5il.co/2ta6h
For today's #SchoolSiteHighlight we are highlighting Juniper and Mr. Mathews class. Mr. Matthews is one of Juniper's 6th grade teachers. He always makes learning fun and engaging for students! Collaboration and manipulatives are just a couple of ways he supports student learning and engagement. Thank you, Mr. Mathews, for supporting our students! #OURJuniper
Hey students, do you want a chance at winning $1,000? If so, the Elks Lodge Americanism Essay Contest could be your ticket! Any 5th-8th grader can submit a 300 word or less essay on "What Patriotism means to me" by 12/15/24, with a completed cover sheet (see attached), for a chance to win. National winners can win up to $1,000! And there are also cash prizes and a free award ceremony dinner for local winners as well! Here is a local winner from the past, RMS student Kealoha Soto. Elementary students should talk to their teacher and secondary students should talk to their English or History teacher for more information. If you like the USA and winning money it's time to get typing! Good Luck!
For today's #SchoolSiteHighlight we go to Maple to visit their CHAMPS program. The CHAMPS program at Maple School of Innovation provides students with the specified instruction and learning environment to best impact their future. Our team is composed of incredible individuals who have the biggest heart for our Mountain Lions. Working together with our parents and community, we maximize the potential of each and every CHAMPS student.
Family and Community Liaisons representing each school site within HUSD met at their monthly FACE meeting to plan strategies to better include and engage parents, families, and community partners.
Congratulations to the Oak Hills girls tennis team who beat Barstow 15-3. Let's go Lady Bulldogs! #HUSDSportsCenter
At this month's board meeting Teslyn Henry-King, MPH, MPA, RD, Manager, CalFresh Healthy Living, from San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools gave certificates of recognition in celebration of our 2023 One in a "Cantaloupe" Melon and Turnip the Beet awards.
After a sluggish start and trailing 8-6 at the half, the Bulldogs pulled out a 23-8 win over a very tough visiting Aquinas Falcons football team to win their home opener. #HUSDSportsCenter
